A splint is a piece of medical equipment used to keep an injured body part from moving and to protect it from any further damage. Placed properly, a rigid splint will help ease the pain of an injury ...

Hand splints to steady achy joints may ease the pain for people who suffer from degenerative arthritis, the most common joint disorder. That's the conclusion from a new review of the medical ...

Pain, stiffness, and discomfort in the wrists can be debilitating and a cause for concern. Many times, serious wrist conditions are the result of underlying health conditions combined with repetitive ...

Lauren Tyndall was diving into third base during a pre-season practice session when it happened. “The girl at the base swept it with her glove, and it broke my right pinkie just above the knuckle,” ...

Certified hand therapist Brenda Cummings says, "Wrist braces for carpal tunnel work by keeping your wrist in a neutral position to alleviate pressure from the median nerve." To be effective, Cummings ...

TRIBUTES have been paid to a bus driver-turned-inventor who developed an innovative hand splint now used across the world. Brian Foote was forced to abandon his initial career as a craftsman when he ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Perforated aluminum hand splint with ...

The veteran wing underwent a procedure in June to repair the ring finger on his right hand but revealed Tuesday at Knicks Media Day that he re-aggravated the injury during the offseason. He now ...

Roethlisberger, who is dealing with a fractured index finger on his left (non-throwing) hand, may wear a splint during Sunday's game against the Ravens, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports. The ...

It appears that hand exercises might have some effect, too, but the evidence is less solid, according to the review, which was published online January 10th in Arthritis Care and Research. Dr Ingvild ...